New BMW 5 Series Sedan World Premiere - 3 VIDEOS

MUNICH - November 23, 2009: The new BMW 5 Series Sedan was unveiled
earlier today with live coverage from germany. The new BMW 5 Series Sedan once again marks the
epitome of aesthetic design and supreme driving pleasure in the upper
midrange segment. Through its sporting and elegant looks, driving dynamics
typical of the brand, outstanding efficiency as well as innovative comfort
and safety features, the sixth generation of BMW’s executive express
convincingly reflects the supreme standard of the world’s most
successful manufacturer of premium cars throughout the entire process of
development.

Click PLAY to watch the unveiling at the Olympic Stadium in Munich

Design: charismatic, elegant, sporting.
With the longest wheelbase in the segment, a long and sleek engine
compartment lid, short overhangs front and rear and a coupé-like, graceful
roofline, the new BMW 5 Series Sedan stands out clearly from the
competition. Overall, the aesthetic looks of the car are clearly determined
by perfectly balanced proportions. Design features typical of the brand are
to be found both at the front with its BMW kidney grille inclined slightly
forward and on the strikingly chiselled engine compartment lid, in the
stylish and elegant side view of the car, and on the muscular rear end.
Within the interior modern function and a superior ambience come together
in perfect harmony, unmistakable style and clear orientation to the driver
in the cockpit guaranteeing a truly unique driving and travelling
experience.

Click PLAY to watch highlights from the unveiling press conference

Driving experience: supreme dynamics and outstanding comfort.
The most advanced drivetrain and suspension technologies ensure supreme
sportiness and an even higher standard of motoring comfort all in one. At
the same time optional Dynamic Driving Control enables the driver to set
the suspension individually to his personal requirements. The new BMW 5
Series Sedan is available with Adaptive Drive encompassing Dynamic Damper
Control and Dynamic Drive stability control, as well as BMW’s
Integral Active Steering. The new BMW 5 Series Sedan is making its debut
with one eight-cylinder and three six-cylinder petrol engines as well as
two six-cylinder diesels. The range is rounded off by a four-cylinder
turbodiesel with an aluminium crankcase and common-rail direct injection.
Maximum output in this case of 135 kW/184 hp makes the BMW 520d fitted as
standard with Auto Start Stop the new efficiency benchmark in its segment.

Average fuel consumption in the EU5 test cycle is just 5.0 litres/100
kilometres (equal to 56.5 mpg imp), the CO2 emission rating is 132 g/km
(provisional figures). The top-of-the-range BMW 550i comes with an
eight-cylinder boasting BMW TwinPower Turbo Technology and High Precision
Injection for maximum output of 300 kW/407 hp. The straight-six with BMW
TwinPower Turbo, High Precision Injection and VALVETRONIC in the BMW 535i
delivers maximum output of 225 kW/306 hp, while the two straight-six power
units featuring High Precision Injection and lean-burn operation develop
190 kW/258 hp in the BMW 528i and, respectively, 150 kW/204 hp in the BMW
523i. Straight-six diesels with the most advanced technology give the BMW
530d maximum output of 180 kW/245 hp and the BMW 525d an equally impressive
150 kW/204 hp. Fitted with optional BMW BluePerformance technology, the BMW
530d fulfils the EU6 emission standard. And it almost goes without saying
that all versions of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan comply in full with the EU5
standard in Europe.

BMW EfficientDynamics: BMW 5 Series increasing the lead.
All versions of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan are available as an option
with BMW’s new eight-speed automatic transmission. The BMW 550i comes
as standard with BMW’s automatic transmission optimised for
efficiency, just like EPS Electric Power Steering featured on all
models.

BMW EfficientDynamics technologies are naturally featured as standard in
appropriate combinations on each model, with features such as Brake Energy
Regeneration, a gearshift point indicator, active air flap control, and
on-demand operation of ancillary units including a detachable a/c
compressor. Intelligent lightweight construction, finally, is ensured by
features such as the doors, engine compartment lid, front side panels and
suspension components made of aluminium.

Click PLAY to watch an animated walkaround of the new 5 Series Sedan

Innovative driver assistance systems with BMW ConnectedDrive.
The driver assistance systems offered for the first time in the context
of BMW ConnectedDrive include a Parking Assistant, Surround View, collision
warning with application of the brakes in conjunction with Active Cruise
Control plus Stop & Go, and a new Speed Limit Device. Further features also
available are Lane Change Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Speed Limit
Info, a Head-Up Display, BMW Night Vision with detection of individual
persons, and a back-up camera.

Joint development and production together with the BMW 7 Series.
The world debut of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan opens up the latest
chapter in a truly impressive story of success. In the course of five model
generations, overall sales of the BMW 5 Series already amount to more than
5.5 million units. Now the new model is based on a newly developed vehicle
architecture also featured in the BMW 7 Series luxury sedans. Joint
production of the BMW 5 Series Sedan and the BMW 7 Series at BMW Plant
Dingolfing, together with the extensive use of shared components, ensures
highly efficient production with a supreme standard of quality following
the most demanding benchmarks in the market.